Dairy Department Manager: Lead, Sell, Serve & Optimize

United Supermarkets, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Dairy Department Manager to oversee daily Dairy operations, drive sales, maintain in‑stock conditions, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold high merchandising standards. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced retail environment and strong customer service delivery.

You will lead a team, manage inventory, planograms, and backroom organization while training associates and ensuring food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer‑service focus with a visible team presence.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Dairy Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readiness
• Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally
• Ensure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front‑faced, and merchandised to company standards
• Execute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organization
• Monitor shrink and implement procedures to reduce waste and loss
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standards
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop dairy associates while fostering a positive team environment

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Dairy Department Manager to oversee daily Dairy operations, drive sales, maintain in‑stock conditions, ensure accurate pricing, and uphold high merchandising standards. The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced retail environment and strong customer service delivery.

You will lead a team, manage inventory, planograms, and backroom organization while training associates and ensuring food safety compliance.